Why do beans have to be cooked for so long? ?

Question

and are there any beans you can eat raw?

Answer 1

green beans and yellow wax beans you can

dried beans like pinto or black take a long time because they are dehydrated and need time to absorb water in order to be soft again

Answer 2

lima beans, peas, other stuff. And beans are usually cooked long because they just take a long time to cook

Answer 3

cause their so dry, need to be cooked in water so they become soft.

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Answer 4

U know what?,i have no idea!